A: Clorox.com states the following: Used as directed, Clorox Germicidal Bleach shouldn’t pose hazards to your pets, children or pregnant women. In general, it's a good idea to remove pets and children from an area when cleaning it and to follow label precautionary instructions. When out of use, as with many household cleaners, you should keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

A: Coloroxpro.com has a comprehensive list of diseases and the associated kill times for each one. Please refer to their website for that info.

A: No, we do not recommend using this product for laundry, as it is too strong a chemical for clothing.

A: This line of products is made specifically for the healthcare industry and the germs that occur there. Medical: Autoclaves, blood glucose monitors, IV poles, exam tables, bed railings, dialysis machines, respiratory equipment, ultrasound transducers and probes, gurneys, mammography equipment, plastic mattress covers, phlebotomy trays, reception counters, stretchers, wash basins and wheelchairs. Dental: Chairs, counters, operatory hard surfaces and light lens covers. Veterinary: Animal equipment, cages, fountains and clinic surfaces. Laboratory: Countertops, autoclaves and blood glucose monitors. General Use: Doorknobs, hand railings, changing tables, highchairs, playpens, bath tubs, sinks and toilets. You can use this at home with caution as these cleaners are more powerful than household cleaners.

A: This product line is more concentrated and there is less waste as far as plastic. At 8.25% sodium hypochlorite, Clorox Germicidal Bleach is more concentrated than most other bleach products. For general disinfection, only 1/2 cup of bleach per gallon of water (2400 ppm available chlorine) is required to kill many of the most dangerous pathogens in healthcare.